Blue Ridge, Daily Painter: Janet Wimmer

Friday, February 15, 2019

The sensory wonder of a sunset or sunrise over the ocean or in the mountains is a great moment of thankfulness for and anticipation of another day on this earth. Natural beauty testifies to the Nature of God. It shows "the Way"; it draws one into the Divine Presence of Light and Life. The Constancy, the Faithfulness. and the Glory of God are manifested as the "Son" is magnified to His Creation, if only we would stop long enough to sense the wonder of the moment. This painting was sold before it was finished. Thank you Karen for your appreciation of my work.

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Before I paint, I gesso my canvas with bright red gesso in order to get a contrast to the green of most landscapes. Light coming through Red Leaves and Red Reflections on Abbott Lake spark the creative instinct. I have to tone down many paintings because of my love of red.

Friday, January 4, 2019

Have you noticed the spectacular sunsets and cloud formations lately? It seems like the sky is telling of the Glory of God these days. These paintings were inspired by photos taken by friends of the beauty they witnessed. Please send me your photos and I will paint them and add them to my new series.

Friday, November 2, 2018

Tomorrow Saturday Nov 3rd. Explore Park is hosting an Artisan Day for all of their craftsmen and artists to show off our skills. Come by and watch me paint. I will be inside the visitor center but many others will be set up outside. Probably last day to enjoy the Fall leaves and experience the Music, Food and Lots of Fun for the family.

Friday, September 28, 2018

From high up on the mountains, it is easier to get perspective on life. The onslought of details that consume my mind and heart every day seems to fade into the valley below. The heavens are closer and the Breath of Life blows my hair and tingles my face as I see the colors of fall descending in each leaf. Worries and the stress of the day melt into the warm Sonshine and the smell of wet leaves brings back memories of earlier days playing in the woods. What an incredible resource we have in our back yards....... The Blue Ridge against an orange blanket of foliage......Peace!!

Tomorrow is the Art and Music Festival at the Peaks of Otter.... Saturday Sept 29th 12-6. Come by and visit me and Susan Oller and other artists and musicians as we celebrate the inauguration of Fall !

Monday, April 9, 2018

Explore Park will have the largest selection of my Blue Ridge Parkway paintings of any venue to date. Opening Sunday April 15th for a family fun day, the park is located near mile post 115 on the Parkway. Plein air events will be held on June 9th and August 11th. Put these dates on your calendar and please come by and visit! Go to explorepark.org for more info.

Original Parkway paintings are on display at the Peaks of Otter Lodge on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 85.6. and at the Explore Park Welcome Center at milepost 115 . Second Helpings, Blue Ridge Cancer Center and Black Dog Salvage also display my paintings from time to time. If you are interested in purchasing a painting online, please email janet.wimmer@gmail.com

About Me

Art teachers never retire. So after 30 years of teaching K-college, I began another life as a self employed artist. After reaching my goal (in Sept 2010)of one Parkway painting a day for one year, my intent is to keep painting the Parkway until I feel I have covered the 469 miles thoroughly. I will continue in this direction until I feel the series is finished, which may take a few more years! This blog is the journal of the journey. I also teach teens and adults in my home studio. Please e-mail if you are interested in a painting class. For more info about me check out the Roanoke Times article at www.roanoke.com/extra/wb/253109. See link below for direct access.

All artists need an audience and I really appreciate my followers. For all of you,I have a new site on Facebook, "Blue Ridge Daily Painter". If you become a fan of this site, you can send all of my paintings to everyone on your friend list. Thanks to you all for holding me accountable to this marathon. Your continued encouragement is appreciated!